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The Modi government may adopt an ostrich-like attitude or even justify what the Americans have done, but the fact remains that for Indians, the manner in which hundreds of undocumented Indians were sent back was viewed as a national humiliation. First person accounts of their hardship – cuffs on hands and feet, long flights on military […]
Indian biologist and wildlife conservationist Purnima Devi Barman has been named among Time Magazine’s ‘Women of the Year’ for 2025. The list, released on Thursday, recognises 13 women who are described as “extraordinary leaders” working towards a better and more equal world. Barman, 45, is the only Indian woman to be featured alongside individuals such […]
In a revelation that could rival any political soap opera, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) recently announced that it had cancelled a USAID-funded project worth $21 million, allegedly for voter turnout in India. The move naturally sparked outcry from India’s ruling BJP, which accused the Congress of weilding external influence in the country’s electoral process. US […]
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is set to introduce a major reform in its examination system, with plans to conduct Class 10 board exams twice a year starting in 2026. Under this new structure, the exams will likely be held in February and May every year, providing students with more flexibility in choosing […]
Kash Patel has been confirmed as the new Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) following a narrow vote in the United States Senate. Patel, 44, becomes the first Indian-American to lead the FBI, securing his position with a 51-49 vote on Friday. Two Republican senators, Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski, voted against his […]
The budget session of the Gujarat Legislative Assembly on Thursday commenced with Finance Minister Kanu Desai presenting the state budget for the financial year 2025-26. This marks Desai’s fourth consecutive budget presentation, with the theme “Vision For Developed Gujarat and Mission For Public Welfare.” The budget draft was carried in a bag featuring traditional tribal […]
A 40-year-old man from Anand recently found himself on an international ‘you’re not welcome here’ tour, being deported from both the UK and the US within a mere five months, because he tried to sneak around with fake travel documents. The Delhi Police spilled the beans, revealing that this globe-trotting rule-breaker first landed in the […]
Tesla CEO and Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Head Elon Musk has addressed delays in implementing executive orders signed by President Donald Trump, attributing the hold-up to United States (US) bureaucracy. He criticised the system, stating that it is “fighting against the will of the people”. Musk elaborated on the role of DOGE, an initiative […]
The BJP may have won most of the recent local self-government elections, but there were serious weaknesses in regions where it has enjoyed stronghold. The election outcomes highlighted a general trend of regional dissatisfaction and shifting political allegiances, especially in crucial districts where the party’s hold appeared to be unbreakable. The upsets the party witnessed […]
Gujarat’s recent local body elections have expectedly witnessed contrasting fortunes for the Congress and BJP. The Congress has seen a sharp fall in support, failing to win seats in some crucial locations, while the BJP registered landslide wins in many municipalities, including Odh, Halol, and Karjan. The BJP’s stronghold is further evidenced by emphatic victories […]
Two horrific cases have emerged of sexual offences committed by teachers, who ought to embody the very standard of trust and integrity. Recently, a 33-year-old teacher in Gujarat’s Sabarkantha district had reportedly raped a standard tenth student under the pretext of a birthday celebration. Now, a self-defence coach, tasked with teaching martial arts, has been […]
Costa Rica on Tuesday agreed to act as a “bridge” for the repatriation of illegal immigrants in the United States, including those from India and Central Asia. According to a statement from the office of Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves Robles, the first batch of 200 migrants will land at the Juan Santamaria International Airport, […]
New Delhi: Over two weeks have passed since Abdul Razzak, a hotel-owner in Gujarat’s Kheda district, saw images of his hotel being flashed across the local media as a part of what he calls a “smear campaign”. The owner of Rangoli Hotel, Razzak heaves a weary sigh today, even as his voice appears flummoxed. “Ours is […]
What do chained Indian deportees – undocumented workers expelled from the United States – returning home often after mistreatment and forced hunger spells say about the government of India? Some returning Sikhs were forced to take off their turbans, hustled in US military aircraft, leaving the United States shortly before the Indian PM himself left for […]
A Delta Air Lines jet carrying 80 people made an emergency landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Monday, flipping upside down and injuring at least 18 people. As per the latest updates, No deaths were reported. Endeavor Air Flight 4819, which had 76 passengers and 4 crew members on board, was approaching the airport […]
The Gujarat High Court Advocates’ Association (GHCAA) on Monday passed a resolution seeking the transfer of Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal to another High Court, following a series of controversies regarding sudden changes in judges’ rosters and disagreements within the legal community. The move comes after Justice Sandeep N Bhatt raised concerns about the conduct of […]
Even as Gujarat budget for 2025-26 will be presented in the state assembly on Thursday, Gujarat Vaicharik Andolan, a group of like-minded citizens, has come out with an alternative budget that aims to address key issues faced by the state. Former Gujarat chief minister Suresh Mehta, who is part of the Andolan, told media persons […]
Will Gujarat now come to Delhi? I posed this question to Rajiv Shah, a prominent journalist from Gujarat, even as the election results rolled in, indicating that the BJP had emphatically won the Delhi polls, ousting the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). While Narendra Modi and Amit Shah were firmly entrenched in the city, I asked […]
Foreign minister S Jaishankar held discussions with Bangladesh foreign adviser Touhid Hossain at the Indian Ocean Conference in Oman’s Muscat on Sunday amid growing calls in Dhaka for the extradition of Bangladesh’s deposed ex-PM Sheikh Hasina. Hasina fled to India after stepping down amid nationwide protests. However, Jaishankar clarified that the discussions mainly focused on […]
Voting for the general and mid-term elections of Junagadh Municipal Corporation, 68 municipalities, Gandhinagar, Kathlal, and Kapadvanj Taluka Panchayats, as well as by-elections for several vacant seats in local governance bodies, was held on Sunday from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. The total electorate comprised 38,86,285 voters, including 19,84,730 male voters, 19,01,410 female voters, and […]
